As Klay and Criss began to write the songs, they began to develop a strong friendship. Both loved to make the same type of music and both had the same cyberpunk visual image that was incorporated heavily into the World of Illusion stage-shows. Angeldust did not last that long as Criss went onto to further his solo illusionist career and Klay formed his latest project, Celldweller. Up to this day, even though both men are busy with their own successful projects, Klay still helps Criss Angel make music for his popular Mindfreak television show, most notably the theme song to the show. Accordingly, Klayton can be seen in the Mindfreak music video, playing guitar and keyboards. Select songs from the System trilogy have since been compiled and re-released on the Criss Angel Mindfreak soundtrack.
Why Me
Criss Angel Lyrics
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With the lights turned on,
Where no one knows me...
Now, I wear my mask, to see who I am,
But I don't know me...
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna be here (for breakin' me down)
[Chorus]
Hey you! - Why me again?
Hey you! - Wish I could be someone else
-(Truth, x3)- The truth is hard to face
Yeah, when it stares you down
...Hey you! - Hey you! - Why me?
-(Please, x4)- God, please tell me why?
I'm lost inside, where can I find me?
I've lost the will to see - I've lost the will to be
It's always the same, the same... this time ...
[Pre-Chorus] / [Chorus]...
...Hey you! - Hey you! - Why...
...Hey you! - Me? - Hey you! - Why Me?
...I don't, wanna be, anymore
The lyrics to Criss Angel's song "Why Me" express a feeling of deep confusion and hopelessness. The singer expresses that they feel alone in the dark, with the lights turned on, and that no one truly knows them. They wear a mask to try and see who they really are but end up realizing that they don't even know themselves. This sense of isolation and disorientation is further emphasized in the lines "I'm lost inside, where can I find me? I've lost the will to see - I've lost the will to be". The singer is searching for a way to understand themselves and their place in the world but feels like they are constantly coming up short.
The chorus of the song asks the question "Why me?" multiple times, expressing a sense of frustration with their situation. They wish they could be someone else, and the truth of their situation is hard to face. The repeated plea of "Hey you! Why me?" conveys a sense of anger and desperation, as if the singer is shouting at the universe for answers that never seem to come.
Overall, the lyrics to "Why Me" are a poignant expression of the struggle to find oneself and make sense of the world. The constantly repeating question of "Why me?" can be interpreted in many different ways, but the emotion behind it is clear: a deep sense of confusion and frustration with life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, I'm alone in the dark,
I feel isolated and overwhelmed by my inner turmoil
With the lights turned on,
I may appear to have everything together on the outside, but something is still wrong on the inside
Where no one knows me...
I feel lost and detached from my true self
Now, I wear my mask, to see who I am,
I use different personas to try and figure out who I truly am, but it's not working
But I don't know me...
I'm still grappling with my own identity
I don't wanna be here (for breakin' me down)
I'm tired of feeling broken and overwhelmed
I just don't wanna be, anymore... no
I've had enough and want to give up
Hey you! - Why me again?
I'm frustrated with the constant struggles I face
Hey you! - Wish I could be someone else -(Truth, x3)- The truth is hard to face Yeah, when it stares you down
I long for an escape from my problems, but deep down I know I need to confront them
...Hey you! - Hey you! - Why me?
I'm still stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and confusion
...Please, x4- God, please tell me why?
I'm turning to a higher power for answers and guidance
I'm lost inside, where can I find me?
I feel like I've lost myself and don't know how to get it back
I've lost the will to see - I've lost the will to be It's always the same, the same... this time ...
I'm feeling hopeless and stuck in a rut
...Hey you! - Hey you! - Why...
I'm still struggling and searching for answers
...Hey you! - Me? - Hey you! - Why Me?
I'm feeling singled out and defeated
...I don't, wanna be, anymore
I'm still feeling overwhelmed and like giving up
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Majka Adamovičová
When I first heard this song, I cried it was amazing
AlmiirA
Great song. Everytime I look at his show or whatever, I always think OMG how did he do that?! He is really good... And he can sing to :) Criss Angel (L) ××.
sweetpea027
Criss good song, it said all the words I have said to myself. You have a beautiful voice.
Big Red
Thanks so much. I have been looking out for his music for a long time. I hope you post more of his songs.
bhuttu321
hey he sings nice ! he is a great guy -magician , illusionist, musician !
Shafa Hernandez
gosh, his voice! never heard his voice this sexy! and love the sound of cry and sadness in his voice!
590275502
Daaamn i am addicted to his music... been itno him for 3 years? and just got into his music today.... ahhh what an artis he is...
cuteaisha
I have his CD. That shit is the bomb!!!!!!!!
MrShitsanGiggles
Awesome Song! I love him sooo much;)
Sailor _C19
This reminds me my teenage years where Criss was my life lol I loved him with a hardcore love :v